Publisher's Summary

Book two of Wicked Play

When Kendra Morgan attends a party at an exclusive sex club, she's not driven by mere curiosity. Hoping to prove she's put the past behind her, Kendra must instead face up to needs she's denied for too long. Despite her lingering fears, she can't resist the temptation to play.…

Deklan Winters has had his eye on his attractive neighbor for months, but only senses Kendra is no stranger to the BDSM scene when she walks into his club. And he can tell that's not her only secret. What surprises him is his own overwhelming desire to give her what she craves - and to show her a side of the dom/sub relationship she's never known.

With Deklan's guidance, Kendra begins to accept her forbidden needs and to recognize the fine line between pleasure and pain. But when her former Master returns to reclaim her, it will take all her courage - and all of Deklan's love - to defy her past.

I enjoyed Bonds of Trust so much i did not hesitate to purchase this book. Once again i found an excellent story with lots of hot sex and love. Lynda Aicher has such a great way of telling her story's. They are exciting story's that keep you wanting more She show's that BDSM described in this style is they way it should be. Emily Caldwell done a wonderful job once again narrating. Looking forward to the next book :)

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Karen

CA, United States

29/07/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"Blushing Bad Boy"

Is there anything you would change about this book?

yes, I would have used more of our hero's military bad boy attitude. They made our hero very tender, so if that is what you like, this ones for you.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

this was not a BDSM, but much more of a core romance listen. Yes, it did describe a few BDSM scenes, but no way is this an erotic story, which was why it was in Romance.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

this is not my kind of reader. too slow and her male voices need to be a bit deeper and with more emotions. If you are only going to pick one of these books to try. Pick # 3 as the heroine is smart and not weak.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no

Any additional comments?

book 1 &2 previews were written better than the actual listen. #3 is a good one, start here if you like strong curious women stories.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Leesa

Smalltown,AL

21/03/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"Just right!!"

Would you listen to Bonds of Need again? Why?

Yes, it's a hot, intense, romantic listen. If I want a "sexy" listen then I'd choose this one.

What did you like best about this story?

Sometimes I just want to listen to a story with great sexual content, character's falling madly in love that only want each other, and this one gives me that.

Any additional comments?

With my previous comments you know I'm going to say it's worth the credit or if you don't have a credit and your looking to purchase a book then I'd buy this one. Caution for those of you that do not like BDSM or sexual content, this is not for you.

9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Coooper

Wasilla, AK, United States

23/05/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"GREAT STORY"

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Book 2 is almost better than Book 1. Lynda Aicher has a way of portraying the emotions, the inner turmoil women and men, too, have within them when their lives have been damaged; when their inner psyche has been torn apart.

What other book might you compare Bonds of Need to and why?

Bonds of Trust, Book 1.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Her male voices could have been a lot better; they really didn't sound like men. The male voices also had no inflection; were not sultry; not husky; sounded the same all the time except once in awhile when voices were raised; nothing different even when in the throws of passion or when at the "Den" or during a scene.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes. There are several. Don't want to give anything away; listen & you'll find out. I laughed, a little, and cried and clinched and tingled.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lia

Sutton, Australia

6/04/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"Bonds of OMG"

Very much like BONDS OF TRUST, I fully enjoyed this read by Aicher. I'm sure you'll hear lovely things from other reviewers, and they'll even tell you how amazingly exotic Deklan is (it's the truth), but I'm going to give you what I call the bared truth.

There wasn't a moment my heart stopped racing -- from beginning to end. I know I'm utterly enraptured in a story when I began to listen to the very end. There's something hypnotizing about danger in a book, and I tend to gravitate towards the ones with that ex-boyfriend who won't let go. I get excited because I know there's a resolve coming that I won't see coming.

BONDS OF NEED has so much bestseller potential and plot depth. Although short, it's easily one of my best reads this year thus far.

7 of 11 people found this review helpful

lovetolisten

13/09/15

Overall

Performance

Story

"Great storyline"

Enjoyed very much. Characters have very real and vulnerable traits about them; making the story very intriguing. I am looking forward to reading (listening) all of the books in this series.Narration is well done also. I have passed on a lot of books due to the poor narrators but this series is done by one of the better voices. Easy to distinguish between characters, consistent throughout story.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Angela

Adelanto Ca

2/01/15

Overall

Performance

Story

"Good Need"

This is the second book in The Wicked Play series and I liked this book very much. When Kendra Morgan attends a party at an exclusive sex club, with her two friends Callie who is Jakes sub and Allie she's not driven by mere curiosity she is trying to prove that she doesn't need the D/s lifestyle only she can't have an orgasm without pain she is a masochist. Deklan Winters has been watching is new neighbor for months, it wasn't until she comes into the club he owns with his best friend that he realizes that she is no stranger to the BDSM lifestyle. It's not until Kendra breaks down in a scene with another Dom that he realizes that she has been through something tragic has he also sees the prove on her back he offers to help her to show her what a real Dom/sub relationship is about. I loved that about Deklan he was patient and kind and sexy as hell. Deklan also has is own demons he suffers from the need to save everyone from his years in the Army. Kendra's ex did a number on her and she thought that somehow she deserved it because she asked him to spank her. This was a well written book (read) as I listened to it. I would have loved more scenes between them. I loved the fact that Deklan honored her contract by not have sex with her he respected her wishes. This is a really good series and I am looking forward to the next book. If you like reading BDSM romance than you will enjoy this series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Rusty

Georgia

21/06/14

Overall

Performance

Story

"Bruise the one you love"

Well written characters, but I couldn't get past the part where an intelligent woman needs to feel extreme physical pain to enjoy sex. While I am all for freedom of choice, it gave me the creeps. The plot seemed to validate self destructive behavior by women and abuse by men. So not fun or romantic!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Linda

Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

2/06/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"Just ok..."

What did you like best about Bonds of Need? What did you like least?

Pretty predictable, but I liked hearing Deklan and Kendra's story.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Predictable...

What didn’t you like about Emily Caldwell’s performance?

Deklan sounded like a frog....

Was Bonds of Need worth the listening time?

Yes, I just won't continue on with the series.

Any additional comments?

This was #2, #1 was pretty much the same.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

DK

COLCHESTER, VT, United States

27/04/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"The Subject Matter Was A Bit Dark-I liked #1Better"

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, if they are interested not offended by graphic 'bedroom' scenes. Although the book & story is much more than that.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The past history of both main characters.

Which character – as performed by Emily Caldwell – was your favorite?

Kendra & Deklyn

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

This is an interesting series and I look forward to the next book.

NOTE: Violence, sex and strong language

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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vicki

23/10/15

Overall

Performance

Story

"Brilliant love the wicked play series"

Would you listen to Bonds of Need again? Why?

Yes, love the story between Kendra & Declan

What other book might you compare Bonds of Need to, and why?

These books aren't close to any that I've read

What does Emily Caldwell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

She did a good job on this book but I can't give a reason

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I tried to

Any additional comments?

Love the wicked play series so far

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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